Are there harsh winters in Toronto?

They are harsh. When the snow falls, the usual traffic and pedestrian congestion becomes even worse. Getting around as a pedestrian involves a lot of negotiating on snowy, icy streets dressed in your bulky winter wear. Snow piles freeze into a rocky consistency and make the city look dirty. read more

If negative 30 Celsius is harsh, yes there are harsh winters in Toronto. If you will look up any major city in Wikipedia you will see a good weather table, which lists average and extreme temperatures and precipitation info for each month. read more

Harsh winters can take a heavy toll on Toronto's wildlife Harsh winters can take a heavy toll on Toronto's wildlife Record numbers of waterbirds died during the harsh winter of 2013. read more

Toronto does not have long harsh winters -- generally speaking. Yes, the past two winters have been quite harsh, but mild winters are quite common. This year, for example, there's not been a hint of snow and it's already mid December. read more